CHAN RETURN LEG No cause for worry – Hamilton

FORMER Super Eagles handler Paul Hamilton, has described 4-1 demolition of Elephants of Cote’d Ivoire Saturday in Kaduna, as an impressive outing and an indication that the home based Eagles will do well in this year’s African Championship (CHAN)

The Stephen Keshi tutored side according to the former Super Falcons coach did not only take the encounter seriously but also proved that they have what it takes checkmate anything on a good day.

“They played very well and the result is good ahead of the return leg in Abidjan. The blend in the team is a good omen and it also shows that the more exposure the local players get the better for the national team,” he said

He ruled out the possibility of turning the table in Abidjan, adding “It is only if a miracle happens, if not I don’t see the Ivoirians cancelling the result at home, no, I don’t think so”

Kaduna state governor Alhaji Ramalan Yero ordered that the gates be thrown open to enable Nigerians cheer the Eagles to victory, a decision which Hamilton said had a good impact.

“The decision to throw the gates open was a good idea and I commend the Kaduna state government for doing that. There is no doubt that it had a positive effect,” he submitted

The return leg of the showdown takes place in two weeks time in Abidjan.